2012 Volkswagen GTI vs. 2012 Chevrolet Optra
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen GTI and 2012 Chevrolet Optra were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP) has 92 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Optra. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Optra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Optra weights approximately 992 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTI.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen GTI (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Optra. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Optra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen GTI | 2012 Chevrolet Optra | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Chevrolet |
| Model | GTI | Optra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4213 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
